The Top 11 Natural Monuments in Cibola County
Cibola County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 11
beautiful natural monuments in Cibola County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Cibola County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
La Ventana Natural Arch, second largest of New Mexico's accessible natural arches, this massive sandstone formation lies just off of highway 117 in the park's eastern section. A short trail …
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Easy but uneven well marked 1-mile loop trail through the rugged most recent (2000 years young) lava. Early morning is best to see the colorful diversity of wildflowers that already …
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The peak of Mount Taylor sits atop the area being the tallest mountain in Cibola National Forest and San Mateo Mountains. This dormant stratovolcano has a visitors log at the …
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The lava caves were formed by ancient lava flows and are now a world of their own. These caves are often diverse ecosystems that remain secluded from the rest of …
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Excellent short loop trail that explores the young lava flow, with good info panels. The trail is cairned but very uneven. Good shoes recommended
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El Calderon Cinder Cone is a volcanic feature formed from ejected volcanic materials. It is a popular place to visit for people interested in the geological history of the area …
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This unique area is one of very few official overlooks available within El Malpais National Monument. The viewing area offers sights of Mount Taylor and canyon walls and rocks. The …
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This section of trail is filled with so many different kinds of wildflowers, budding plants, and other flora. Located on an easy to travel forest service road, this is a fantastic spot for the camera.
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Cairned short loop trail that provides good information about the geology of the young lava flow
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You can look down into the heart of the ancient El Calderon Volcano. The Cinder Cone Rim Loop offers great views down into the cone from different perspectives, and you can look back towards the El Malpais Wilderness from here.
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